A specific performance lawsuit is an action brought in civil court requesting the Court to order the other party to perform under the terms of the contract in order to close escrow. A lis pendens is recorded when the lawsuit is filed to prevent the seller from selling to another party. The idea behind specific […]
The following provides an overview of some of the changes in the law impacting real estate professionals, property owners, landlord tenant law and housing laws. REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW CHANGES Broker’s Licensing Requirements: Per Business and Professions Code 10150.6 effective January 1, 2023, the 2-year experience requirement for broker’s licensing must now be within the […]
A quiet title action is a lawsuit filed in civil court to clear title against adverse claims to real property. It is filed pursuant to Cal. Civil Code Section 760.020 by a person or entity that claims title to all or a piece of property and asks for the Court to find that his/her/its interest […]
What are they, how are they created and terminated? Easements are everywhere and often serve a practical purpose in our communities. An easement is where a landowner gives another a limited right to use their land most often for reasonable access to things like roads, trails, parks or beaches. It is not an ownership right in […]
Last month, Kendall Law shared that LA County has entered an end date for the eviction moratorium. However, at the time, the City of Los Angeles was only considering putting an end date on the moratorium but had not made it definite. At the time of this post, the City of LA now has an […]
We are currently in Phase 2 of the County moratorium that is scheduled to end December 31, 2022. Under Phase 2, there are eviction protections for residential and mobile space renters from no-fault evictions (which means the tenant has not done anything wrong) except for qualified owner move-in evictions; nuisance related to COVID-19 and unauthorized […]
Written Contribution by Jonathan Kim Homeowners for a beach front property in Malibu were slapped with a hefty fine of $4.1 million after refusing to comply with an order to cease and desist from the California Coastal Commission. The Commission utilized Public Resources Code Section 30821, which allows for a penalty of up to $11,250 […]
Written Contribution by Jonathan Kim California is already a tough market for homebuyers, yet fraudulent real estate schemes are making the market even tougher. Some prospective homebuyers across California are finding themselves as victims of predatory fraud schemes. These schemes prey on desperate and panicked homebuyers who are feeling the squeeze of low real estate […]
Written Contribution by Ryan Blaney From our last article you might remember the mighty LLC. The LLC is a legal business entity whose members cannot be held personally liable for the company’s debts or liabilities. Limited Liability Companies are considered “hybrid entities that combine the characteristics of a corporation and a partnership or sole proprietorship.” […]
Written Contribution by Jonathan Kim In April of 2019, Manhattan Beach City Council adopted a new ordinance, which essentially banned short term rentals in residential zones. According to the city council, the ban was intended to “maintain residential neighborhoods and protect them from the intrusion of incompatible and character-changing uses.” Since the ordinance went into […]